Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5730 Gantt Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This hotel food service facility in Sarasota has operated for 22 inspections over approximately three years without emergency closure, but has accumulated 79 total violations and faces escalating enforcement. Proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in 4 of the 5 most recent inspections (July 2024 through September 2025), representing a recurring systemic failure in employee hygiene practices. The facility averaged 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2, but the pattern of repeated hand-washing citations across consecutive inspections signals persistent management issues despite multiple warnings. Disciplinary actions totaling $1,220 have been issued. The most recent inspection on September 26, 2025 documented 8 violations including hand-washing failures and resulted in an admin complaint recommendation — the second time in five months this disposition has been issued for the same facility. A fire safety violation was documented in January 2020 for a missing portable fire extinguisher.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,220.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025080826 | $300.00 | Sep 26, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024066179 | $600.00 | Sep 23, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2022056088 | $320.00 | Sep 26, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota last inspected?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 21, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota had?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota find?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 21, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,220.00 in fines.
- How much has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota been fined?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/i-75 in Sarasota has been fined a total of $1,220.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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